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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1913
Page
7
Butte readers are informed that the principal branch office of the Stand ard is located at 28 East Broadway Butte with telephone numbers 422 and 1422 for independent service. Advertising rates are available on application.
The article explains Sheffield plate as silver plated ware on a soft metal base akin to pewter, with varying quality. It notes quadruple plate as a misleading term, the role of maker and price in quality, and that base metal is German silver to resist denting and heat. It contrasts old Sheffield plate plated on brass and highlights enduring appearance and availability in a large variety.
Butte notes list multiple residents and visitors leaving for cities like Seattle Portland San Francisco and New York. Names include W S Norton J C Tuppen John C Murphy and Mrs Mary Cawley while others plan trips to Glacier Park Yellowstone Maiden and Vulcan..local ads note services from Sherman Reed and Os mundo cigars with new shipments and vacations.
The Oregon Short Line runs its popular annual Yellowstone park excursion on Saturday July 26. Fares from Butte are 44.85 for a complete tour. Pullman reservations available through E A Shewe at 2 North Main Street Butte Montana ady.
The Broadway theater hosts a fine wrestling card with preliminaries and a main bout between Henry Irslinger and Ray Zimmer. Both men signed articles for a 158 pound limit and a best two of three means 75 percent to the winner, with at least $500 total. The event starts at 9 with the main match at 10, amid assurances of proper conduct and audience suitability.
Bagdad temple of Butte received a dispensation from Imperial Potentate W. J. Irwin to receive and act on petitions. The ceremony at the Masonic temple on July 23 will be the only Montana event until Algeria temple in Helena marks its twenty-fifth anniversary in November. About 150 candidates are expected to participate after early plans listed eight. Petitions accepted until 1 p.m.
Gustave A Meyers is the illustrious potentate and J Emory Rheim the recorder on the special midsummer ceremonial day. Petitions from the Algeria temple move to Bagdad temple for hearing at 1 oclock on July 23 with the ceremonial at 2 oclock and the mystic banquet at 8 oclock.
Police heard substantiation of the theory that Harry W. Shippen was not the intended target. Miner Chris Hoffman at Stewart claimed a would be assassin aimed at him. He avoided the hog ranch at night and stayed with a friend on Oregon Avenue after the shooting, noting he often alighted near the terminal and usually at the spot when Shippen was killed. Hoffman is separated from his family and has a 21 year old son.
Columbia gardens schedules two new shows with Daredevil Hurley and Mme La Bella for today. They are re engaged for an afternoon and a night performance before heading to Coney Island for a 16 months run. A young Butte boy plans a double somersault from Hurley’s stand to the net as the Montana State band performs both matinee and evening programs.
The three lodges of the Sons of St. George Peace and Harmony Victoria and King George plan their annual outing on Saturday. Dillon is the chosen site and Beaverhead county seat should welcome the Butte visitors. A special train leaves Short Line depot at 7:30 AM, returning in the evening. Committee officers are Charles H. Goss chairman John Knucke secretary and William Prince treasurer.
L. D. Cunningham a 28 year old miner of 130 West Copper street sat motionless on a rock near his home all day and was arrested by Patrolman Hughes on a charge of insanity. He told reporters God isn t just and said he fell on a store door injuring his leg and head. A sanity commission will examine him in district court.
Adolph Christensen of Mountain View was hit by a rock fall late last night. He suffered a compound fracture of the right leg and a head wound with stitches at Murray hospital. He lives at 41 Smelter Street Meaderville and is single.
On Sunday next the Butte Liederkranz will hold a forest festival at the reservoir. The committee aims for a big success with sports and refreshments. Members depart German hall at 7 30 a m from 215 North Main Street.
A Gaelic League gathering will be held in Judge Lynch's courtroom at the courthouse this evening at 8 o'clock. Fionan MacCollum, envoy of the Gaelic League visiting in Butte, will attend and describe ongoing work in Ireland. The public is invited.
John Carney a 27 year old miner is jailed without bonds on enticing a 14 year old girl to his room above a Main Street saloon. Detective Ambrose and Patrolman Prija located them after a woman overheard Carney's remarks and alerted police. The girl says she had never met him before and will testify. a physician's report will go to the county attorney.
Robert Richards aged 24 of 118 Warren Avenue was caught by falling ground at the Leonard mine yesterday. He sustained injuries to the side which are not serious.
Justice Kerrigan held a deputy constable cannot attach property in a collection suit involving W E McAllister against the Butte Jockey Club. If upheld by higher courts, numerous local collection agencies could be forced out of business. The case stems from Johns owed 31 50 for work and the writ was placed with Deputy Constable Gillette.
T. T. Maroney aims to fly today at 2 30 p m showing aerial spirals to 2000 feet above the Butte race track. He will practice with a revolver and drop sandbag bombs, weather permitting, hoping to prove his skill and readiness to serve if needed. He intends up to three flights if conditions allow.
Deputy State Veterinarian J C Boyd grabbed the seat of a motor cycle as a half hour search followed reports of a rented rig tied in front of the Butte hotel. J Brady A Well J Donald son and jockey were aboard when found and admitted renting the rig on Broadway. The suspected theft involved a pacer later identified as a trotter at Fountain road house. Dr Boyd charged horse stealing.
A New York report states over a billion eggs are on ice in 45 public refrigerators nationwide. It covers 2,992,800 cases stored, each with 30 dozen, valued at $21,441,160 wholesale. In July, Greater New York consumes about 3,000,000 dozen weekly.
A blaze at the Thomas Normanly saloon 930 North Lo street in Centerville last night was blamed on drunken men. Three men hid in a rear room as fire spread to the bar area and threatened the adjacent Will iam Dee meat shop. Loss estimated around $100 and Centerville fire department responded.
Thomas Lavell of Butte Cab and Transfer confronts grand larceny charges against A P Brown for taking a $5,000 Packard for a joy ride at 60 mph. Tools worth $100 lost. car badly damaged. Chief Deputy County Attorney J W Dwyer to prosecute. Police Chief Murphy backs test case to curb joy rides.
New York police received a wireless call from the steamer Argentina on arrival from Mediterranean ports seeking help to locate Captain Cosalisch’s lost watch. A police launch with six detectives boarded and recovered the timepiece from the captain’s cabin, who joked in German that the detectives were his dinner guests.
Overstocked piano sale offers new and used instruments from Chickering Vose Hallet & Davis Kimball and others. Prices range from 123 to 675 with various brands, including grand and player pianos, all guaranteed and available on easy terms. Nearby buyers urged to visit 216-218 N Main St Butte for the deal.
A long list records guests and visitors at Butte hotels including Finlen, Billings, Helena, Spokane, Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, New York, Salt Lake, and other cities. Names span numerous individuals and couples across Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, and beyond, reflecting a wide travel presence.
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